Participate in the completion of comprehensive assessment and plans
of care.

Writing service coordination notes in the participants health
record upon service commencement, when significant changes occur, and at
least once per month.

Provide, as appropriate, coordination of medically related
physical, mental, and behavioral service needs at time of a participants
enrollment, during care in the program, or at time of discharge.

Assist with any personal, social, family, or adjustment problems
participant may experience at the program.

Renew all program related forms such as CDBG, Kit Clark, DOE
nutrition, and others annually.

Assist and provide back up support for direct services as needed in
the Department.

Initial entries and update database on ETO software.

Perform other related duties as assigned by director

Competencies Required:

The person has to be a Licensed Social Worker. College
degree or previous experience in case management, social services, working
with children, or adults in a professional capacity, or related areas
preferred.

Bilingual (Spanish and English, bicultural or have knowledge about
the cultural values and special needs of the Latin American and Caribbean
population living in the greater Boston area).

Great interpersonal skills with emphasis on both verbal and written
abilities to communicate effectively.

Ability to work within a team approach environment and
self-motivated to work independently.

Flexibility and willingness to assist and work with staff and
volunteers in other areas in order to ensure quality of service and
accomplish overall goals/objectives.

Ability to keep information confidential.

Computer knowledge in Microsoft word, Power Point, Excel,
Publisher.

Organized, detail oriented and ability to handle multiple tasks.

Ability to effectively plan, coordinate and implement work.

Ability to facilitate, monitor and documents group events, client
feedback as well as group interaction.

Willingness to learn and participate in improving quality of
services and efficiency by attending safety trainings, seminars and other
staff development opportunities as needed.

JOB
VACANCY

Position: Therapeutic
Activity Director

Reports
to: Program Director

Hours: Monday
through Friday, 20 hours
(PT)

Dept.: Elder
Department.

Duties
and Responsibilities:

Develop and implement therapeutic activities for
each participant based on their individualized care plan.

·Supervise, recruit, and provide
orientation to volunteers and inters that assist with therapeutic activities,
in addition, maintain volunteer records.

·Plan, facilitate, schedule, and create a
monthly calendar of all activities and events, and post on all boards visible
to all staff and participants.

·Contribute to each participant’s
comprehensive assessment and care plan before 15 days of their enrollment.

·As a team, revise individual care plans
for participants a monthly or as needed basis, and make the changes necessary
to meet their needs.

·Keep all records up to date on an as
need basis.

·Write therapeutic activity progress note
at least one time per month or more often if necessary in each participant’s
health record. Document their participation in recreation activities, progress,
and/or any changes.

·Coordinate, and supervise transportation
to provide the highest level of service. Maintain a current list of clients for
transportation purpose and attendance.

·Track participant’s daily attendance
with detailed information such as absences, medical appointments, vacation and
report it to Program Director, as well as inform Nurses and Program Aides.

·Provide participants with any assistance
needed in activities of daily living and supervises other program staff in the
provision of such assistance.

·Maintain constant communication with
Program Aides, RN, LPN and other staff with progress, issues and need of participants
in order to assure continuity of care.

·Create new partnership in the community
to build relationships and bring a variety of activities to program.

·Follow up with protocols, policies and
emergency procedures in the Elder Department as a needed.

·Weekly attendance to staff program
planning meetings and annual trainings as required by regulations.

·Coordinate and perform outreach
activities previously discussed with Program Director, to promote services, and
recruit Participants for the department.

·Assist participants by providing
translation/interpretation.

·Collect Data for ETO software as a
needed.

·Perform other related duties as assigned
by program Director

Competencies
Required:

·Therapeutic recreation specialist or
activities professional certified by an accrediting body recognized by the
Department; or qualified occupational Therapist; or occupational therapy
assistant ; or

·Has at least two years of experience
working in a social or recreational program within the last five years, one of
which was full-time in an activities program in a health care setting.

·Completed or renewed training in CPR and
basic first aid within the last year.

·Bilingual (Spanish/English) and
bicultural or familiarity with the cultural values and special needs of the
Latin American and Caribbean population living in the greater Boston area.

·Flexibility and willingness to assist
and work with staff and volunteers in other areas in order to ensure quality of
service and accomplish overall program goals/objectives.

·Computer knowledge.

·Organized, detailed oriented and ability
to handle multiple tasks.

·Ability to effectively, plan coordinates
and implements work.

·Excellent communication skills and
interpersonal relations.

·Ability to facilitate, monitor and
document groups events, client feedback as well as group interaction.

Willingness
to learn and participate at improving quality of services and efficiency by
attending safety training, seminars and other staff development opportunities
as needed as well as identified through supervision meetings.